Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc.

08/20/2026

🌟🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟🌟

Marc Jean-Jacques, Director of Housing & Stabilization, oversees Hildebrand's Stabilization Services team, which helps families remain housed after they transition from shelter to permanent homes. He also plays a leadership role in building new initiatives and pilot programs at Hildebrand.

Marc works directly with families in the Economic Mobility Program to set and work towards their financial goals, and he trains new partner organizations and oversees direct assistance for the Upstream Diversion Program.

Since joining the Hildebrand team in 2009, Marc has served in roles across the organization, including Case Manager, Residential Manager, and Tenant Support Specialist. When developing new programs and strategy, Marc draws from his extensive experience working directly with families for 17+ years at Hildebrand.

“I always start by listening—to families, staff, and community partners,” says Marc. “Understanding the barriers families face helps us design services that are practical, responsive, and impactful.”

Read more in our August newsletter: https://conta.cc/4xbP45y

08/13/2026

Hildebrand is thrilled to announce that we will present our first Economic Mobility Champion Award to Rose Francois, Executive Director of The Midas Collaborative, at Brews & Blues on October 28th!

As Executive Director of the Midas Collaborative, Rose Francois leads the organization's efforts to expand economic opportunity and create pathways to economic mobility for low- to moderate-income communities throughout Massachusetts.

Hildebrand partners with the Midas Collaborative to provide matched savings through our Economic Mobility Program, which supports families who have recently transitioned to permanent housing to build savings towards an emergency fund, homeownership, or entrepreneurship.

Join us for this evening of live music, food and drink, and the presentation of the Economic Mobility Champion Award.

Tickets: weblink.donorperfect.com/2026brews
More information: https://hild-selfhelp.org/support-us/events/

08/10/2026

We're proud to support Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc. and its work to help families transition out of homelessness through emergency shelter, supportive services, affordable housing, and long-term stabilization.

08/05/2026

Read our latest newsletter for updates on all that's happening at Hildebrand! https://conta.cc/4xbP45y

☑ Our FY26 Impact
☑ Upstream Diversion Program
☑ Brews & Blues
☑ New Grant Award
☑ Back-to-School
☑ Staff Spotlight

07/29/2026

We're preparing for back-to-school season here at Hildebrand! Last week, volunteers at Loomis, Sayles & Company came together to pack backpacks so that every kid & teen in Hildebrand's shelter programs has all the essentials for the first day of school. Thank you to the Loomis Sayles team!

07/22/2026

The results are in! Check out the impact of Hildebrand's programs & services in FY26. During the last fiscal year:

🌟 223 families found a safe place to stay in our emergency family shelters

🌟134 families moved out of shelter and into safe, affordable permanent homes

🌟242 families received post-shelter support through our Stabilization Services Program

🌟95% of families engaging in Stabilization Services remain housed for at least two years post-shelter

Would you like to help support and sustain our work transitioning families into safe, affordable permanent homes? Become a monthly supporter: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E341244&id=1

07/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE for an evening of live blues music, awards, food & drinks, and celebration!

On Wednesday, October 28th, we'll gather at Althea in Cambridge's Central Square to support safe, stable housing for all families. Funds raised will support Hildebrand's work transitioning Greater Boston families out of homelessness and into permanent homes.

We welcome all supporters, volunteers, neighbors, and friends to join us.

More information: https://hild-selfhelp.org/support-us/events/

Sponsorships & tickets: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E341244&id=14

06/23/2026

We’re excited to share that Hildebrand received a grant from Sincere Foundation!

Hildebrand would like to thank Sincere Foundation for recognizing our work to transition Greater Boston families out of homelessness. With this generous grant, Sincere Foundation directly supports our mission and impact in the community.

Read more in the press release: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260623369114/en/Sincere-Foundation-Awards-%24200K-in-Grants-to-17-Massachusetts-Nonprofits

NEWS: Today, Sincere Foundation announced that we have awarded $200,000 in new grants to 17 Massachusetts organizations that address the basic needs of a community – food security, housing stability, and safe spaces. Since its inception in 2023, Sincere Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to nonprofits that seek to break cycles of poverty and social isolation.

“We are proud to support this remarkable group of nonprofit organizations and the essential work they do across Massachusetts,” said Rebecca Reiner, Executive Director, Sincere Foundation. “Together, these grant recipients reach more than 400,000 residents who face challenges related to food security, housing stability, and access to safe spaces. Their collective impact strengthens communities throughout the Commonwealth and we are honored to help advance their efforts.”

Please join us in congratulating these recent grant recipients:

Food Security
A Place To Turn Food Pantry
Berkshire Bounty
Food Link Inc.
Our Neighbors Table
Regional Environmental Council (REC)
The Open Door

Housing Stability
Abby's House
DOVE, Inc.
Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center, Inc.
Homeless Prevention Council
One Family, Inc.
St. Mary's Center for Women and Children

Safe Spaces
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell
Cradles to Crayons Massachusetts
Horizons for Homeless Children
OUT MetroWest
The Care Center

Read our announcement: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260623369114/en/Sincere-Foundation-Awards-%24200K-in-Grants-to-17-Massachusetts-Nonprofits

06/21/2026

Hildebrand wishes a Happy Father's Day to dads, grandpas, uncles, step dads, and father figures on this special day!

This , honor the fathers in your life by supporting Hildebrand's work to transition families out of homelessness. https://hild-selfhelp.org/support-us/

06/19/2026

Today, join Hildebrand in recognizing Juneteenth! On this day in 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to announce that all enslaved people were free.

Learn more about how the City of Boston is recognizing this year: https://www.boston.gov/departments/equity-and-inclusion-cabinet/celebrating-juneteenth-boston